Local Parameters (Local Params) in Alma Analytics (Bibliographic Details Area)
Up to 10 bibliographic fields can be reported in Alma Analytics under Bibliographic Details as 'Local Param' fields from 1 to 30.
Additionally, up to 30 Holding fields can be added to the Holding Details dimension of the Physical Items subject area as Holding Local Parameters (1-30)
To add new local params to either bibliographic details or holding details, request CATACOM approval by contacting a current CATACOM chair.
Submit a ticket to Core Services ([email protected]) after CATACOM approves.
Local Params currently mapped under Bibliographic Details in Alma Analytics:
| Local Param | MARC Field | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Local param 01 | 940 | Collection code/Source of records, etc. List of 940s |
| Local param 02 | 945 | Library, cataloger’s initials, date the record is added. Format: 945 ǂa EMU ǂb ss ǂ2 20211203 |
| Local param 03 | 980 | Acquisitions information including invoice number, invoice date, etc. |
| Local param 04 | 981 | Fund code |
| Local param 05 | 300 | Physical description |
| Local param 06 | 910 | This filed is used by Backstage to identify records that underwent current authority processing. It was indexed to aid identifying records to be sent to Backstage |
| Local param 07 | 590 | Local notes |
| Local param 08 | 966 | Local holdings information for periodicals |
| Local param 09 | 773 | Host item entry. This field is used in Bound-Withs cataloging to record MMSID and a title of the parent record. |
| Local param 10 | 583 | Action Note (used for Emory’s digitization projects) |